Wreath Made Of Shredded Magazine

Got too many old magazines lying about? Need a different wreath idea? Make a shredded magazine wreath!

by CraftBits (Shellie Wilson)

​What you need

Old magazines, or bookSpray mount adhesive (I used Super 77)Round edge styrofoam wreath (mine is 10 ", from the Dollar store, so I guess this could be called a "Dollar Store" craft)Paper shredder, or shredder scissorsHeavy thread (I used Button and Craft thread)wax paper (if using the box method)

Instructions

1.Set up a spray area (this stuff goes everywhere). I used a plastic drop cloth on my kitchen island and an old box, large enough to hold my wreath.

2.Shred your magazine pages, you will need 12-20 of large format (like Martha Stewart Living) or equivalent, and crumple well.

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3.Cover your wreath with strips of additional magazine pages and tape in place where appropriate.

4.Place a sheet of waxed paper in the box, or on the dropcloth.

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5.Put a mound, about 1/2 of the shredded paper on your work surface.

6.Place the covered wreath in the box and lightly spray with the adhesive.

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7.Remove the wreath and place spray side down on the mound of shredded pages.8.Press and re-spray as needed adding additional shreddings.

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9.When it is even and full, to your liking, set aside to dry the adhesive slightly.10.Take the spool of heavy thread and wrap around the wreath a couple of times to secure the shredded pages.11.Trim any unruly shreds and hang!